AC-less this summer? Don’t get hot and bothered; get cool with these summer energy alternatives.

This summer, expect air-conditioning to take up 60-70% of your summer energy bill. Pocket that premium by keeping the AC off and investing in quality ceiling fans, dependable insulation, and good old-fashioned oscillating gem.

According to Mr. Energy, a typical window unit uses 500 to 1440 watts (and a 2.5-ton central system, 3500 watts) while an oscillating fan uses just 100 watts – on the highest speed. Following are a dozen-plus that will not only save you on energy costs, but look good in the process.

Steampunk aesthetic from BlinkLab

A 1950s industrial desk fan

Emerson find from a little shop in Oklahoma

Tickle Me Pink Table Fan

1960s Westinghouse Fan in seafoam

From ReadyMade, via a vintage shop in Chicago

Vintage hunter oscillating fan

Art Deco Vornado 2-Speed

1940s Tangerine dream fan

Allaire telescoping floor fan

1950s Freshen Air Deco fan

The Arden fan

1950s Handybreeze fan

Soviet-era desk fan

‘My Grass is Blue’ hand-printed, hand-powered, hand fans, printed with brown ink from antique wood type & borders.

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